Tokyo, Japan Kanagawa Cruise from Yokohama to Civitavecchia

Cruise line	Oceania Cruises
Ship	Oceania Vista
Duration	64 nights
Port calls	40
Departures	1 sailings
Year built	2023
Guests	1469
Cabins	613
Crew	800
Length	251 m
Beam	32 m
Cruising speed	20.0 kn

Day 1

Yokohama, Japan

Yokohama is Japan’s most cosmopolitan port city, with Tokyo less than an hour away by train. Stay here, though, and you’ll find a city with its own strong character. Explore waterfront promenades, the historic Red Brick Warehouse, and one of Japan’s largest Chinatowns. Yokohama opened to foreign trade in 1859. Its international past still shapes the food, architecture, and relaxed pace of the city today.

Day 4

Miyakojima Island, Japan

Miyakojima, in Okinawa’s southern island chain, offers a quieter Japan of sugarcane fields, coral shores and turquoise water. Hirara Port puts the island’s main town, beaches and coastal viewpoints within reach. Cross the 3.5-kilometre Irabu Bridge for sweeping sea views. Yonaha Maehama’s pale sand and clear shallows reward an unhurried stop. Try Miyako soba, then take in the limestone landscape that gives this reef-fringed island its distinctive character.

Day 5

Keelung, Taiwan

Keelung is Taiwan’s northern gateway, a busy harbor city with an easy rail connection to Taipei. Taipei’s museums, temples and shopping districts make a rewarding day ashore; Keelung offers local life closer to port. At Miaokou Night Market, sample seafood and Taiwanese snacks beneath the lantern signs. Heping Island Geopark offers wave-shaped rocks and broad coastal views.

Day 6

Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Kaohsiung is Taiwan’s southern gateway, a working harbor city with an easy route to temples, markets, and contemporary art. Ride the light rail to Pier-2 Art Center, where converted warehouses hold galleries, design shops, and cafés beside the water. At Lotus Pond, dragon-and-tiger pagodas frame a vivid lakeside walk; further east, Fo Guang Shan offers a contemplative visit. Return downtown for beef noodles or seafood, then watch the harbor lights from the Love River.

Day 8

Manila, Philippines

Manila asks you to look beyond its traffic and modern skyline. Inside Intramuros, Spanish-era walls enclose stone churches, leafy courtyards and Fort Santiago, where Philippine history feels close at hand. Nearby, the National Museum complex displays Filipino art and heritage. Make time for a meal of adobo or fresh seafood, then watch sunset over Manila Bay. This is a port best explored with a clear plan—and room for discovery.

Day 9

Busuanga Island Philippines, Philippines

Busuanga, the largest island in the Calamian archipelago, pairs fishing villages with a dramatic limestone coast. Most visitors arrive through Coron town, then cross by boat to Coron Island’s lagoons and sheltered beaches. Nearby waters hold Japanese shipwrecks, drawing divers to bays rich in marine life. On land, hot springs and the Calauit wildlife sanctuary offer a change of pace from island-hopping.

Day 10

Puerto Princesa, Philippines

Puerto Princesa is Palawan’s unhurried capital, where a working waterfront and forested hills meet the Sulu Sea. Use the city as a launch point for Honda Bay’s islands. The UNESCO-listed Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park lies near Sabang, reached by road from town. Back in the centre, discover local museums, cafés and seafood restaurants, then stroll the Baywalk beside the water.

Day 11

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah’s capital on Malaysian Borneo, faces the South China Sea. Begin at the waterfront, then explore the central market or Sabah State Museum. Boats reach Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, where five islands offer swimming and snorkelling just offshore. On Sundays, Gaya Street hosts a popular market, while Mount Kinabalu rises inland, about 90 kilometres away.

Day 14

Singapore, Singapore

Singapore rewards the curious with a rare mix of order, energy and invention. Within a short ride of the waterfront, explore Chinatown’s shophouses, Little India’s temples and Kampong Glam’s Malay heritage. Follow pepper crab and satay aromas into a hawker centre, where local cooks make a persuasive case for lunch. For a quieter hour, Gardens by the Bay pairs dramatic Supertrees with cool conservatories and views across Marina Bay.

Day 15

Klang, Malaysia

Port Klang is Malaysia’s busiest seaport and the practical gateway to Kuala Lumpur, about 40 kilometres inland. Stay nearby to explore Klang’s royal history and lively Little India. Follow the scent of bak kut teh, the peppery pork-and-herb soup that made the town famous. Or head to Kuala Lumpur for grand mosques, markets and city views; allow extra time for traffic.

Day 17

Penang Island Malaysia, Malaysia

Penang is Malaysia at its most layered, where Malay, Chinese, Indian and colonial influences meet on a compact island. In George Town, follow UNESCO-listed streets past painted shophouses, temples and historic clan jetties. Order char kway teow or assam laksa; the island’s hawker food is reason enough to linger. When the heat rises, ride the funicular up Penang Hill for cooler air and sweeping views across the strait. Here, the pleasures are close together, yet never feel hurried.

Day 18

Phuket, Thailand

Phuket rewards a little planning: Thailand’s largest island combines lively beaches with a compact, characterful old town. In Phuket Town, pastel Sino-Portuguese shophouses and cafés offer a quieter counterpoint to the resort coast. Visit Wat Chalong, the island’s best-known Buddhist temple, or take a boat into the limestone scenery of Phang Nga Bay. Choose your day carefully: distances are substantial, and traffic can make short journeys slow.

Day 21

Galle

Galle’s UNESCO-listed Fort is best explored on foot, where coral-stone ramparts frame Dutch-era streets and the Indian Ocean. Founded by the Portuguese and developed by the Dutch, the fortified town still feels distinct from modern Sri Lanka. Visit the lighthouse, browse galleries and cafés, then pause on the walls as fishing boats cross the harbour. Beyond the fort, the southern coast offers beaches and cinnamon country, while Galle’s layered past gives every stroll substance.

Day 23

Male City, Maldives

Malé puts the Maldives’ everyday life within walking distance. In this crowded island capital, prayer calls rise above motorbikes, cafés and the working waterfront. Visit the Old Friday Mosque, built from coral stone, then browse the fish market and National Museum. Sultan Park offers a brief pause in the city’s busy rhythm. Beyond the harbour, ferries and speedboats connect visitors with the atoll’s resort islands and clear lagoons.

Day 26

Mumbai, India

Mumbai greets you at full volume: ambitious, layered and unmistakably alive. From the Gateway of India, the waterfront opens onto a city shaped by trade, migration and cinema. Colonial façades stand beside markets, temples and modern towers. Visit Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, a UNESCO-listed railway landmark, then wander Colaba’s busy lanes. Irani cafés and coastal seafood offer a delicious introduction to Mumbai’s distinctive food culture.

Day 30

Dubai, UAE

Dubai makes a striking first impression, but its older quarters reward a slower look. Visit Al Fahidi’s wind-tower lanes, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to see the city’s trading heritage. Elsewhere, the Burj Khalifa rises above Downtown, while the Gold and Spice souks bring color and commerce to Deira. Choose your day deliberately: Dubai’s distances are considerable, and summer heat can make outdoor sightseeing demanding.

Day 31

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Abu Dhabi pairs the confidence of a modern capital with the measured pace of the Gulf. At the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, white marble, intricate mosaics and vast courtyards make a visit memorable. The Louvre Abu Dhabi brings world art beneath Jean Nouvel’s striking, latticed dome. Along the Corniche, a waterfront promenade opens views across the city’s islands and calm blue water.

Day 32

Doha Qatar, Qatar

Doha is a city of striking contrasts, where glass towers rise beside the blue waters of the Gulf. At Souq Waqif, spice stalls, cafés and falcon shops keep traditional trade close to daily life. The Museum of Islamic Art and the National Museum of Qatar offer two rewarding ways to understand the country’s past. Between visits, stroll the Corniche for broad harbour views, then choose a terrace for Arabic coffee or a long lunch.

Day 33

Dubai, UAE

Dubai makes a striking first impression, but its older quarters reward a slower look. Visit Al Fahidi’s wind-tower lanes, then cross Dubai Creek by abra to see the city’s trading heritage. Elsewhere, the Burj Khalifa rises above Downtown, while the Gold and Spice souks bring color and commerce to Deira. Choose your day deliberately: Dubai’s distances are considerable, and summer heat can make outdoor sightseeing demanding.

Day 36

Salalah, Oman

Salalah reveals a different side of Oman, shaped by monsoon, mountains and the ancient frankincense trade. From June to September, the khareef brings mist and rain to the Dhofar mountains, turning their slopes green. At Al Baleed, UNESCO-listed ruins tell the story of frankincense commerce; the souq brings its aromatic resin into the present. Set aside time for the coastal road or a drive inland; the landscape changes quickly beyond the port.

Day 40

Jeddah

Jeddah meets the Red Sea with the confidence of a city built on trade. Beyond its modern waterfront, Al-Balad preserves coral-stone merchants’ houses and narrow lanes shaped by centuries of commerce. Look for carved wooden balconies, lively souks and the old city’s UNESCO-listed architecture. This is a Red Sea port with a past still visible at street level.

Day 42

Safaga, Egypt

Safaga is a working Red Sea port, with little to detain you at the quayside. Its value is access to Luxor, roughly 220 kilometres inland. At Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s temple, ancient Thebes becomes tangible. Prefer the coast? Safaga’s clear waters invite diving and snorkelling, while steady winds attract water-sports enthusiasts. Choose your day before leaving the ship; long road journeys make improvisation costly.

Day 44

Aqaba, Jordan

Jordan’s only seaport, Aqaba opens onto the Red Sea and its coral reefs. It also sits within reach of Petra’s carved façades and Wadi Rum’s sandstone valleys. Snorkel or dive among vivid marine life, then return to explore the Ottoman-era fort and waterfront souks. A compact centre makes it easy to combine a waterfront stroll with the Aqaba Archaeological Museum, beside the fort.

Day 45

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

At Sinai’s southern tip, Sharm el-Sheikh sets the Red Sea against a spare landscape of mountains and desert. Its clear waters and coral gardens draw divers and snorkelers, with Ras Mohammed National Park among the region’s marine reserves. Naama Bay has cafés and shops; the Old Market offers spices, produce, and a glimpse of everyday local trade. Beyond the resorts, a drive into the Sinai interior reveals rugged peaks and broad desert horizons.

Day 46

Suez Canal, Egypt

Few waterways alter a voyage as decisively as the Suez Canal. Cutting through Egypt’s desert, this 120-mile route links the Mediterranean with the Red Sea, avoiding the long passage around Africa. Opened in 1869, the canal has no locks, and ships cross it in convoy. From deck, watch banks of sand, passing freighters, and the changing light over Great Bitter Lake. Ismailia offers a glimpse of the canal’s history, while Port Said and Suez mark its northern and southern gateways.

Day 46

Sokhna, Egypt

Set on the western shore of the Gulf of Suez, Sokhna Port is Egypt’s Red Sea gateway to Cairo. The capital lies about 120 kilometres away. A day trip can take you to the pyramids of Giza and Cairo’s historic quarters, but expect a substantial drive. Nearer the port, Ain Sokhna pairs desert mountains with Red Sea beaches. The port also sits close to the southern entrance of the Suez Canal, one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.

Day 49

Limassol, Cyprus

Limassol puts Cyprus’s layered history within easy reach of a lively Mediterranean waterfront. Begin in the old town, where narrow streets lead to the medieval castle and its museum. Local tradition links the city to Richard the Lionheart’s 1191 marriage to Berengaria. Along the seafront, cafés and the modern marina reveal Limassol’s contemporary side. Beyond town, Kourion’s Greco-Roman theatre opens to sweeping coastal views.

Day 50

Rhodes Island, Greece

Rhodes pairs a fortified medieval capital with a sunlit Aegean coast. The UNESCO-listed Old Town stands just beyond the harbour, enclosed by formidable walls built by the Knights of St John. Walk its cobbled lanes to the Palace of the Grand Master, then pause over coffee in a shaded square. Beyond the city, beaches and whitewashed Lindos reward a longer outing; an ancient acropolis crowns the bay.

Day 51

Kusadasi, Turkey

Kuşadası puts the Aegean within reach, with a lively waterfront and one of Turkey’s most celebrated ancient cities nearby. Ephesus lies about 20 kilometres inland, where marble avenues lead to the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre. Back in town, browse the bazaar, then follow the causeway to Pigeon Island and its historic fortress. The harbour-facing promenade offers an easy place to linger over the Aegean light.

Day 52

Piraeus-Athens, Greece

Piraeus is Athens’ working harbour, not a resort port—and that is its appeal. From here, the capital’s ancient landmarks are within reach, while the waterfront keeps its own busy, distinctly Greek character. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, then linger over grilled fish in Mikrolimano, a small harbour lined with tavernas. Metro connections make central Athens straightforward. Or stay near the water and watch ferries depart for the islands.

Day 54

Igoumenitsa, Greece

Igoumenitsa is western Greece’s working gateway, where ferries link the mainland with Corfu and Italy. Beyond the port, Epirus rewards a longer look. Ancient Dodona, one of Greece’s oldest oracles, lies inland. Along the coast, Parga and Sivota offer waterfront lanes, sheltered coves and clear Ionian water. Use Igoumenitsa as more than a transit stop; its setting opens a quieter route into Greece’s mountainous northwest.

Day 55

Bari, Italy

Bari is Puglia’s lively capital, with a working port and a historic center close by. Enter Bari Vecchia on foot and follow its lanes toward the Basilica of Saint Nicholas. This Romanesque church draws pilgrims and visitors to the saint’s revered relics. On Arco Basso, local women have traditionally shaped orecchiette by hand. Then cross to the seafront or browse Via Sparano’s shops and cafés. Order seafood or a plate of Puglia’s distinctive pasta before returning to port.

Day 56

Zadar, Croatia

Zadar pairs a compact old town with a clear Adriatic setting. Roman streets, Venetian gates and medieval churches tell the story of a city shaped by centuries of trade. On the seafront, the Sea Organ turns waves into music through stone pipes. Nearby, the Sun Salutation gathers solar energy and shines after dark. Beyond the walls, Nin’s salt pans and the island-dotted coast reward a closer look.

Day 57

Koper, Slovenia

Koper rewards travellers who step ashore ready to explore on foot. Slovenia’s principal seaport opens onto a compact old town shaped by centuries of Venetian rule. At Tito Square, the Praetorian Palace and the cathedral’s bell tower frame a handsome introduction to the city. Beyond its stone lanes, the Istrian hinterland offers vineyards, olive groves and Karst landscapes. Stay awhile: Koper’s quiet confidence is part of its appeal.

Day 58

Ravenna, Italy

Ravenna rewards travellers who look beyond the shoreline. From Porto Corsini, the historic centre lies about 12 kilometres inland. Eight UNESCO-listed monuments preserve some of Europe’s finest Byzantine mosaics. See the Basilica of San Vitale and the intimate Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, famed for its starry ceiling. Dante’s tomb and quiet piazzas complete a city best explored on foot, at an unhurried pace.

Day 59

Split, Croatia

Split is Croatia’s second-largest city, but its heart feels remarkably intimate. Inside Diocletian’s Palace, Roman walls frame cafés, shops and homes. The cathedral and Peristyle recall the emperor’s former residence. Walk the Riva for views across the harbor and its working waterfront. Then climb Marjan Hill for a broad panorama of red roofs and Adriatic islands. Few ports make history so easy to enter on foot.

Day 60

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Spend a day inside Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, best explored on foot. Walk the city walls for close views of fortifications, roofs, and harbor. Then follow Stradun to Rector’s Palace and the Franciscan monastery. Book wall access in advance during busy months, and start early in summer. Mount Srđ offers a higher view, reached by cable car or road. Leave time for side lanes; their quieter corners reveal the city’s daily rhythm.

Day 62

Valletta, Malta

Valletta makes a powerful first impression, its honey-coloured walls rising above Grand Harbour. Founded by the Knights of St John in 1566, Malta’s compact capital rewards exploration on foot. Enter St John’s Co-Cathedral for Caravaggio’s monumental paintings, then follow Republic Street to cafés, palaces and the Upper Barrakka Gardens. From the terraces, watch ferries cross the harbour and look towards the Three Cities. Allow time for steep lanes and quiet side streets.

Day 63

Messina, Italy

Messina faces Calabria across the narrow Strait of Messina, with mainland Italy visible from its waterfront. At noon, figures move across the cathedral’s clock tower, a daily spectacle best seen from the square. Nearby, Montorsoli’s 16th-century Fountain of Orion rewards a closer look. Excursions reach Taormina and Mount Etna, but Messina’s compact center also merits an unhurried walk.

Day 64

Sorrento, Italy

Sorrento rises above the Bay of Naples, facing Mount Vesuvius across water busy with ferries. From here, ferries connect with Capri, while the town rewards a slower day among old lanes, churches, and sea-view terraces. Follow the scent of citrus to shops selling Sorrento lemons, locally made limoncello, and finely crafted marquetry. Then pause over lunch: the region’s seafood and Campanian produce are best enjoyed without hurry.

Day 65

Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy

Your ship docks at Civitavecchia, Rome’s seaport, about 50 miles northwest of the capital. Rome’s great monuments are within reach, but the port town rewards a closer look. Walk the waterfront to Forte Michelangelo, a 16th-century fortress begun under Pope Julius II; explore the old streets and market. Prefer a quieter day? The town’s seafront and nearby beaches offer an easy change of pace. Choose Rome for art and antiquity, or Civitavecchia for coastal life beyond the terminal.

Tokyo, Japan Kanagawa Cruise from Yokohama to Civitavecchia — 65 Days

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